Boeing launches the 737 re-engine While Boeing may have been late out of the starting gate on the 737 MAX – which is the fourth generation of a design that will celebrate its 50th year in 2018 – it may well introduce the aircraft in 2016, possibly in a similar timeframe as the rival Airbus
Caribou replacement decision nears Budgetary pressures have meant sourcing a replacement for the RAAF’s DHC-4 Caribou has been long delayed, but the project to acquire a new battlefield airlifter (BFA), under the revised Air 8000 Phase 2 project, looks to be gathering momentum. The Caribou, of course, was retired from RAAF service at the end
Qantas, Virgin & Air NZ take different paths in navigating turbulent times Studying the 2011 financial results of Australia’s and New Zealand’s major airlines reveals a tale of three airlines pursuing for three differing reasons three starkly different strategies. Stepping back from the numbers Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia’s strategies are delivering or promise
There is no question volcanic ash in the skies is difficult to handle. The intense international discussion following the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 has made much progress, but not yet resolved all of the issues. Although it is well understood that the hazard diminishes with time and distance from the source, defining when
With the recent launch of Jetstar Japan, China looms as the next frontier for Jetstar’s Asian expansion plans, Jetstar Group CEO Bruce Buchanan has hinted. “Jetstar is always evaluating further possible new ventures and growth opportunities in Asia,” Buchanan told an Australian- American Association business lunch on September 1. This content is available exclusively to
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